Emeritus Prof Christopher MayFeb 27

For once, in an article looking at alternatives to Big Tech the Guardian has acknowledge (and indeed given a half a paragraph to) Mastodon....

Its not the greatest write up but might encourage some more people to join us...

#Mastodon #SocialMedia #BigTech

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/26/how-to-replace-amazon-google-x-meta-apple-alternatives

Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more

A handful of companies monopolise the web, with unprecedented access to our data. But there are many more ethical – and often distinctively European – alternatives

The Guardian
Show threadBrent Guernsey, Artrocity StudioFeb 27

@ChrisMayLA6

Now we need a similar article for consumers in the U.S., who want emancipation from Big Tech (especially cell phones).

Any suggestions?

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@Brentguernsey

There is in the thread a more US-focussed article I think....

Feb 27 at 1:45pmWeb
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@ChrisMayLA6

Thank you, Sir. I will seek it out.